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General advice relating to the acquisition and opration of franchises, primarily from a legal perspective.

Franchisors and Bricks and Clicks

Posted Tue, 2012/02/07 - 23:14 by Ray Borradale

As more and more franchisors and franchisees learn to accept the reality of online trading and the potential for network acrimony, some are discussing strategies to circumvent problems.

If a Franchise Leader Became President

Posted Fri, 2012/01/13 - 11:10 by Ed Teixeira

Mark Siebert, CEO of the iFranchise Group, recently asked in Entrepreneur magazine, “Would a franchisor make a good President?” Franchisees have had their turn in President #43 George W. Bush, an owner of the Texas Rangers baseball franchise, but one day franchisors may yet have a turn.

What's Wrong With Franchising in 2012!

Posted Mon, 2012/01/09 - 16:25 by Robert Purvin

What’s wrong with franchising in 2012? Perhaps I would invoke the words of Charles Dickens and assert that franchising is experiencing “the best of times and the worst of times."

Australia Post, Australia's Shame

Posted Sat, 2011/12/31 - 11:31 by Ray Borradale

It has been an institution across Australia since long before the First World War.  Now it is the largest franchise in Australia with more than 3,000 franchisees and licensed post offices regulated under a deficient federal Franchising Code of Conduct.

Four Questions Franchisors Should ask Their Franchisees

Posted Mon, 2011/12/19 - 14:03 by Ed Teixeira

A major benefit of a franchise model is having a network of committed business owners operating a franchise under a common brand.

10 Top Small Business Twitterati

Posted Wed, 2011/12/07 - 11:52 by BMM

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Some of the top small business news reporters, advisers and government officials use Twitter to get major news out fast — in 140 characters or less.

What Makes a Franchisee Successful?

Posted Wed, 2011/11/30 - 08:46 by Ed Teixeira

Of the countless articles and information available on franchising, I would suggest that the majority of content is directed to finding and evaluating a franchise opportunity. I haven’t seen a great deal of information that addresses what makes a franchisee successful.

What Makes an Effective Franchise Leader

Posted Sun, 2011/11/27 - 15:12 by Ed Teixeira

The effective leadership of a franchise company requires a particular approach not applicable to most companies.

Employers in 20 States May Face Higher 2011 FUTA Rates Absent Legislative Fix

Posted Mon, 2011/11/21 - 18:51 by Jim Ventriglia

Employers pay FUTA tax at a rate of 6.0% (beginning July 1, 2011) on the first $7,000 of covered wages paid annually to each employee.

Why Franchisors Need To Use Social Media

Posted Sat, 2011/11/05 - 13:01 by Ed Teixeira

Franchisors need to get on the social media bandwagon. Reports that measure social media indicate that its use continues to grow and that it's being used by more and more people.